My dreams are flying

Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged balloon, balloons, dreams, femalephotographers, femlens, flying, heldenplatz, helium, streetstyle, ViennaLeave a comment

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Vienna 2024

Balloons, spheres of vibrant hues,
Floating weightless, light as dewdrops.
They dance on the breeze,
Whimsical and free.
A fleeting moment of joy,
A burst of color against the sky.

Like dreams, they ascend towards the unknown,
Carrying hopes and wishes aloft.
A testament to the ephemeral nature of human life.
A reminder to cherish the present moment.

Sometimes all you need is a little rest

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged femalephotographers, femlens, grass, igersaustria, italien, italy, napping, pause, pisa, rest, resting, streetstyleLeave a comment

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Pisa 2017

Don’t feel guilty if you need a nap
It’s not a sign of weakness or a trap
It’s a healthy habit that can make you smile
And give you more energy and style

I signori

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged blue, femalephotographers, femlens, galon, galonstripes, italy, military, ootd, purple, soldier, streetstyle, uniformLeave a comment

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Pisa 2017

Of course, soldiers of the Italian Accademia Militare do wear very chic uniforms since Italy is the home turf of Prada, Zegna, Armani, and many more well-known fashion brands.

Legs or Scopophilia

Posted on January 21, 2024January 30, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged femalephotographers, femlens, legs, ootd, Photography, streetphotography, streetstyle, urban, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2023

Laura Mulvey, in her essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema,” introduced the concept of “scopophilia” to describe the pleasure derived from looking, particularly in the context of cinema. Scopophilia is derived from the Greek words “skopein” (to look) and “philia” (love), and it refers to the pleasure and satisfaction one experiences through looking at something visually stimulating.

Traditional photography tends to cater to the male gaze, positioning women as objects to be looked at and deriving pleasure from the act of looking. Scopophilia, in this context, is linked to the visual pleasure that comes from the act of observing and objectifying individuals, particularly women.